£80K/yr to £90K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Head of Finance 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Posted by Robert Half.

We are looking for a qualified, Financial Controller with SME and US GAAP experience, to join a STEM, AI Disrupter, as an Interim Head of Finance for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. Paying £80-90k, this position is based in Central London but will be predominantly remote. You will only be required to come to the office, on average, 3 times a month.

The Role

  • Lead and supervise a finance team of 4-5 assistants and accountants, ensuring efficient financial operations.
  • Manage month-end closing procedures, perform reconciliations, and provide management reports to the CFO and leadership team.
  • Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bookkeeping for both our UK and US divisions.
  • Ensure compliance by thoroughly reviewing VAT returns and preparing year-end accounts for both UK and US entities.
  • Collaborate with external accountants and lead on the audit process.

Your Profile

  • You will need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA)
  • Experience with US entities or preferably US GAAP is essential.
  • Prior Financial Controller or Head of experience in an SME environment is essential.

The Company

The company are an AI Startup who are rapidly growing and are one of the Top 50 fastest growing companies in the U.K. The organisation are a STEM, AI Disruptor with an ever growing presence in the U.S.

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